A Kill the Bill protest is expected to happen in Kent tomorrow as part of ongoing nationwide demonstrations.

Police say they are 'well resourced' for any disorder at the upcoming rally in Folkestone, but are not expecting significant disruption.

The demonstration against the new Police, Crime and Sentencing and Courts Bill follows larger gatherings in London, Manchester, Leeds and Southampton that are taking place today.

The organisers of the Folkestone rally, Extinction Rebellion Thanet, are encouraging people to wear masks and stay socially distanced.

A police spokesman said: "Kent Police has received no formal notification of a pre-planned demonstration taking place in Folkestone on April 3, however the force is aware of posts advertising a possible event.

"Officers have reviewed all available information and will continue to monitor the situation. There is currently nothing to suggest there will be significant disruption.

"Kent Police is well resourced to deal with any incident of spontaneous disorder"

"Should any gatherings take place, Kent Police is well resourced to deal with any incident of spontaneous disorder.

"Anyone attending such an event is also reminded to ensure they adhere to the government’s guidance on social distancing."

The first Kill the Bill protest in Bristol on March 21 descended into a riot, with subsequent rallies on March 23 and 26 also ending in clashes between the police and protesters.

A further demonstration on March 30 passed off peacefully.

The proposed Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill would give police in England and Wales more power to impose conditions on non-violent protests, including those deemed too noisy or a nuisance, with those convicted liable to face fines or jail terms.

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